Recurrence of breast cancer

I too was diagnosed a second time last December.  Previously had my first diagnosis in October 2006.  Same breast this time but the cancer was in a lymph node right up high in the armpit and around the back of my shoulder.  Very scary just before Xmas.  The tumour in the lymph node was extensive and had escaped.  The surgeon could not get clear marjins due to the placement of the lymph node.  He was very concerned and had to leave the room when he told me of the diagnosis.  Didn't make me and my husband very hopeful.  Anyway I had the full body scans and bone scans prior to Xmas and nothing showed up.  What a great relief for my family.  In 2006 I had a lympectomy, radiation and was put on Tamoxifen. (I chose not to have chemo last time as there was no node involvement - this little one must have been hiding)  I was immediately put on Arimidex on this diagnosis.  I have had 5 weeks of radiation and yesterday have had my 3rd round of chemo - one more to go.  I have been told - after all the scares - by my Radiation Oncologist that this cancer is curable.  Must have just been unlucky.  However my first surgeon (now retired) told me 4 and a half years at the time of my first diagnosis that I was at high risk of getting bc in the other breast.  My husband and I have discussed this and if it were to happen, both Betsy and Petsy would be going!!!!  Unfortunately, I have been told that after having two lots of radiation on my left breast that reconstruction would not be an option.  Heh who knows if it happens, there might be a chance.  Either way I don't think it would matter to me.  My advice to you is just go day by day.  Get your appointments and don't jump to any conclusions - get the information and then act.  I know how hard it is for you with the waiting but it is all about living in the moment and as my daughter has said - just go with the flow.  Take care.  Please add me as a contact so that I am see how you are progressing. XLeonie